Search Search Search You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Topic Programs & Operations Board & Leadership Fundraising Keeping Pets in Homes Safety Net Spay/Neuter Enrichment & Behavior Behavior Canine Enrichment Feline Enrichment Adoption & Placement (-) Reaching & Supporting Adopters Promotions & Events Active FiltersReaching & Supporting Adopters Group 9 Clear All Meet-and-Greet Experiences that May Impact Dog and Cat Adoption Discover dozens of research-based factors that can increase—or decrease—a shelter animal’s likelihood of getting adopted as a result of an in-person or virtual meet-and-greet. Collect Adoption Interest with Online Applications Check out these online adoption interest applications and use them as inspiration to create your own. They Did It: Reinvented How They Talk About Behavior in Shelter Animals Two experts provide examples and tools for messaging behavior in shelter animals that can be easily implemented into daily operations. Advocating for Meaningful Animal Welfare Policies Through Storytelling Storytelling is a powerful way to showcase your lifesaving efforts and motivate lawmakers to remove barriers to keeping pets and people together. Behavior Tips for Living with Intact Dogs and Cats Share these behavior tips with foster caregivers and adopters living with intact dogs and cats when spay/neuter surgeries are temporarily unavailable. They Did It: Surprise Kitten Visit Forget fruit baskets—give the gift of kittens instead! This Illinois shelter showed up at local supporting businesses with kitty thank-yous in tow. New ASPCA Survey: Vast Majority of Dogs and Cats Acquired During Pandemic Still in Their Homes As COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, 90% of dogs and 87% of cats are still in their homes. 6 Tips for Following Up with Adopters Following up with adopters is a key part of keeping people and pets together. Check out these tips to help your organization design an effective follow-up process. Free Adoptions: Why to Do Them, Finding Funding & Operational Considerations Learn how free adoptions can lead to positive outcomes and significant benefits for animals and the community.
